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Seiko Captain WillardvsSpinnaker Croft

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Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
Croft
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
Croft150m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Black
Elemental
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
NH35
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$219
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